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Filipino Times
17-04-2025
- Business
- Filipino Times
Big change coming: UAE eyes facial recognition, digital ID instead of physical Emirates ID
The UAE government is preparing to roll out full use of the digital Emirates ID and facial recognition technology within a year, aiming to replace the need for physical ID cards in many services. This development was shared in a post by The Federal National Council – UAE on X (formerly Twitter). وجه سعادة د. عدنان حمد الحمادي عضو #المجلس_الوطني_الاتحادي، سؤالاً إلى معالي عبدالرحمن بن محمد العويس وزير الصحة ووقاية المجتمع وزير دولة لشؤون المجلس الوطني الاتحادي، حول ' تعزيز اعتماد الهوية الإلكترونية لتسهيل الإجراءات'. — المجلس الوطني الاتحادي (@fnc_uae) April 16, 2025 Federal National Council member Dr. Adnan Hamad Al Hammadi raised the issue of encouraging more institutions to accept the digital ID, as some banks, hospitals, and hotels still require the original physical card. His query was directed to Minister Abdulrahman bin Mohammed Al Owais. The official reply, delivered through Major General Suhail Saeed Al Khaili, Director General of the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP), confirmed that the UAE is following a phased approach to digital transformation. The easiest services are being transitioned first, followed by more complex ones. 'The upcoming phase will focus on completing system integration through the development of a comprehensive package of systems and technologies related to digital identity and biometric fingerprints,' the response said. [Translated from Arabic to English] Advanced biometric systems using facial recognition and artificial intelligence are already being tested through the authority's smart app. These systems don't require a physical Emirates ID and are expected to be used in sectors like banking, telecom, hospitality, healthcare, and insurance. Authorities assured that the shift will follow strict data protection laws and that these new technologies are designed to make services easier, faster, and more secure for residents and citizens alike.
What's On
16-04-2025
- Business
- What's On
You could soon be ditching your Emirates ID for facial recognition
The UAE is set to launch an all-new identification system… Your Emirates ID is something you need to carry with you at all times – even for that 'quick trip to the grocery store'. You never know when someone may ask for it or when you need it for some important work. For those of you who tend to forget it at home, this news will come as a bit of relief. The UAE is set to launch an all-new identification system that will eliminate the need for you to show the handy Emirates ID card. Instead, new technology such as facial recognition and biometrics will be used. The announcement was made by the Federal National Council via their official social media channel, X. وجه سعادة د. عدنان حمد الحمادي عضو #المجلس_الوطني_الاتحادي، سؤالاً إلى معالي عبدالرحمن بن محمد العويس وزير الصحة ووقاية المجتمع وزير دولة لشؤون المجلس الوطني الاتحادي، حول ' تعزيز اعتماد الهوية الإلكترونية لتسهيل الإجراءات'. — المجلس الوطني الاتحادي (@fnc_uae) April 16, 2025 In the statement, the FNC stated, 'The United Arab Emirates has been a pioneer in providing the best smart services, aiming to facilitate the lives of citizens, residents, and visitors, especially with regard to eID. In this context, the Authority adopts a digital transformation approach based on gradual implementation, whereby easier services are transformed, ensuring a positive and rapid impact on the customer experience, followed by more complex services to ensure a comprehensive and thoughtful transformation'. The statement added that 'the Authority, in cooperation with a number of partners, has developed and tested advanced biometric identification systems that do not require the use of a traditional ID card. Instead, these systems rely on facial recognition and other technologies supported by artificial intelligence, via the Authority's smart application.' *Dubai airport deemed world's busiest airport for another year* The new system is expected to be launched within a year. It will be used to streamline service access across various sectors such as banking, healthcare, hospitality, telecommunications, insurance, healthcare, and other sectors We will be keeping our eyes on any updates, but for now, hold on to that ID. Featured image: Getty Images > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
Dubai Eye
16-04-2025
- Business
- Dubai Eye
UAE plans facial recognition ID system; no card needed
The UAE is gearing up to roll out advanced biometric ID systems that use facial recognition and artificial intelligence - eliminating the need for physical Emirates ID cards. The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security says these systems have been tested and could be launched nationwide within a year. The announcement came in a response to the Federal National Council (FNC), after a member raised a question about boosting the use of electronic ID solutions to improve service efficiency. The new technology, accessed through the Authority's smart app, will be introduced in phases, starting with key services. It aims to improve security and make identification faster and easier. This move is part of the UAE's broader push for digital transformation, with the goal of enhancing customer experience and streamlining identification across sectors like government, banking, telecom, healthcare and hospitality. الرد الكتابي لمعالي عبدالرحمن بن محمد العويس وزير الصحة ووقاية المجتمع وزير دولة لشؤون المجلس الوطني الاتحادي الوارد من سعادة اللواء سهيل سعيد الخييلي – مدير عام الهيئة الاتحادية للهوية والجنسية والجمارك وأمن المنافذ دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة كانت ولا تزال سباقة في تقديم… — المجلس الوطني الاتحادي (@fnc_uae) April 16, 2025
